Non-latex centerpiece balloon

Abstract

A non-latex balloon is shown and includes an inflatable inner portion. Inflatable outer portions communicate with the inner portion and are secured thereto in an assembled state to provide a substantially vertical message face.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A non-latex balloon having a flat state and an assembled state comprising: 
       an inflatable inner portion;  
       at least first, second and third inflatable outer portions in communication with said inflatable inner portion via first, second and third umbilical portions, respectively, said first, second and third inflatable outer portions having a first, second and third message face, respectively, said first, second and third umbilical portions extending outwardly from said inflatable inner portion in said flat state, said first, second and third umbilical portions being folded in said assembled state; and  
       an inflation port in communication with said inflatable inner portion;  
       said first, second and third inflatable outer portions being secured to said inflatable inner portion in said assembled state, said first, second and third message faces being substantially vertical in said assembled state;  
       said inflatable inner portion being substantially triangular and including first, second and third sections defining a center region, said first section communicating with said second and third sections;  
       said first, second and third umbilical portions communicating with said first, second and third sections, respectively;  
       said central region having a central aperture.  
     
     
       2. An integral non-latex balloon as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said inflatable inner portion defines a slot extending outwardly from said central aperture.